Pharmacists often contact me with deep concerns when they learn that they are undergoing a pharmacy audit. They often fear that allegations may arise from the audit that will jeopardize their license—the ongoing opioid epidemic has only heightened these concerns. As a pharmacist in Kansas or Missouri, your ability to practice is only allowed by […]
The public has a high degree of respect for nurses. Allegations of misconduct, even misconduct unrelated to your profession and occurring outside of work, can derail a nurses career with a license suspension or revocation. Because nurses enjoy the public’s trust, any allegation that calls that trust into question can threaten your license. If […]
A dental career is the product of a lifetime of education and hard work. As a result of your drive, you have the ability to engage in a meaningful, well respected, and lucrative career. But what if your dental license lapses, is suspended or is revoked? What steps do you need to take to return […]
Given nurses’ backbreaking workload and extensive one-on-one contact with patients, allegations of misconduct stemming from “boundary violations” are not a surprise. These allegations can ruin a career, as they not only suggest that the nurse has had some form of inappropriate relationship with a patient, but that he or she can also not be trusted. […]
There is an opioid epidemic in the United States. As a result, there is increasing attention on doctors who prescribe opioids and an eagerness to blame those doctors for the tragedy caused by opioids. Given that backdrop, it is not unusual for doctors to find themselves accused of misconduct involving prescriptions. Some doctors are too […]
Whether you are a doctor, a nurse, a pharmacist, or physical therapist, your license is one of your most important possessions and is critical to your livelihood. While it took you years to attain your license, it can be taken from you in an instant because of a simple mistake or lapse of judgment. As an […]
As a physician, your board certification is your ticket to a career and livelihood. I am sometimes asked whether that board certification can be jeopardized by allegations of cheating. The answer to that question is definitely “yes.’ If you find yourself asking this question because you have been accused of cheating on a board examination, […]
False claims of sexual misconduct arise against medical professionals, and those claims jeopardize your professional licensure. Whether you are a doctor, a nurse, or physical therapist, your license is critical to your livelihood. While it took you years to attain your license, a claim of sexual misconduct can it can be taken from you in […]
Receiving a subpoena—a legal request for your documents or for your presence at a formal, recorded interview—is often a first clue that there may be a claim against you. The records you deal with on a daily basis are often the foundation of a patient’s lawsuit against you or your hospital. But how should you […]
Behavior analysts are professionals entrusted to provide helpful environmental adjustments for autistic children and other people with behavioral disorders. In 2010 the Missouri legislature created a licensure requirement for anyone engaged in “behavior analysis.” Their goal was to regulate and provide oversight over people who worked with these populations. Prior to 2010, Missouri simply accepted […]